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Events

Find Out More about PRCR Events
1/1/2012

Learn more about Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources special events and performances in the upcoming year by visiting THIS PAGE.


Find Out What's Playing at GPAC
1/1/2012

To learn more about all of the upcoming performances at Garner Performing Arts Center, visit GPAC's What's Playing page.


Friday Family Flicks and Camping at Lake Benson Park
5/24/2013

Lake Benson Park (921 Buffaloe Road) is the scene for our Friday Family Flicks. These youth and family-friendly movies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. The 30-foot outdoor movie screen will be placed on the main stage, with seating on the grassy slope in front. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars. Refreshments will be for sale but coolers are welcome. These movies are FREE to the public. Come early to get a good seat. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m.

Interested in spending the night at Lake Benson Park? Bring your tents and camping gear and spend the night sleeping under the stars at Lake Benson Park after enjoying the Friday Family Flick. Bring your own food and beverages; snacks will be available for purchase during the Friday Family Flick. Families must register in advance. Families may arrive as early as 6 p.m. to set up their campsites. No portable grills or pets allowed at this event.

Here is the lineup for the spring Friday Family Flicks:

"Wreck it Ralph": Friday, May 17 at 8:30 p.m. -- RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 24.
"Madagascar 3": Friday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m.

Movie fee: FREE / camping families Max: 50 /camping resident fee: $12 per family; camping non-resident fee: $15 per family. To register for the camping, please go to THIS LINK.


Garner's Annual Memorial Day Observance
5/27/2013

Garner's annual Memorial Day observance will be held Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at the Garner Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson Park (921 Buffaloe Road).


Music off Main: MikeMickXer on June 6
6/6/2013

MikeMickXer plays the second Music off Main show of the season on Thursday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. on the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center (125 Avery St.). MikeMickXer is Mike Davis, Mick Voiland and Gary Grier – Garner-area musicians, each well-known in the Triangle area, who have come together to blend the unique sounds of rockabilly, reggae, R&B and funk for a show that keeps everyone on their feet. Visit the band's website at mikemickxer.com.

All Music off Main shows are free. Bring your chairs or blankets, but coolers are not allowed. Family-friendly food and beverages available for purchase.


Music off Main: The Band Heartbeat on June 20
6/20/2013

The Band Heartbeat plays Thursday, June 20 from 6-9 p.m. on the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center (125 Avery St.) as part of the Music off Main concert series. The band will take you on a ride through the soulful sounds of Motown, the down home country feel of Nashville, the electrifying hot sounds of rock, and to the final destination - the beaches of Carolina, with R&B’s smooth funky grooves and beach tunes. And, their home base is right here in Garner’s emerging arts and cultural district. Visit the band's website at thebandheartbeat.com.

All Music off Main shows are free. Bring your chairs or blankets, but coolers are not allowed. Family-friendly food and beverages available for purchase.


Garner July 3rd Celebration
7/3/2013

Join us as Garner and its neighbors come together at Lake Benson Park (921 Buffaloe Road) to celebrate our nation’s independence on July 3rd! Enjoy musical entertainment from The Central Park Band, followed by the North Carolina Symphony playing a rousing patriotic program. Children’s inflatable games are available from 5-8 p.m. Local nonprofit groups will sell food and other refreshments. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show following the North Carolina Symphony performance. Shuttles will provide transportation to and from the park. Gates open at 5 p.m. -No Alcoholic Beverages -No Glass Containers -No Gas or Charcoal Grills -No Fireworks (including sparklers) -No Pets -No Tailgating -No Tents


Music off Main: Honey on Aug. 15
8/15/2013

Music off Main is back on Aug. 15 from 6-9 p.m. with the band Honey, Garner’s very own dance band playing R&B, disco, soul, rock, funk, pop ... anything that gets people moving. Come on out and dance with Honey on the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center (125 Avery St.).

All Music off Main shows are free. Bring your chairs or blankets, but coolers are not allowed. Family-friendly food and beverages available for purchase.


Music off Main: Old Habits on Sept. 19
9/19/2013

Music off Main closes out the season on Sept. 19 with Old Habits, who blend bluegrass, rock and country into music for all people. The show is on the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center (125 Avery St.) from 6-9 p.m. Bring your chairs or blankets, but coolers are not allowed. Family-friendly food and beverages available for purchase.

Visit Old Habits' website at old-habits.com.